[uucdigest] Sunday, February 6 2000 Volume 03 : Number 206 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | For all available Digest commands including unsubscribe/subscribe, | visit the BMW UUC Digest page: http://www.uucdigest.com | Send SUBMISSIONS to [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Complaints? Send 'em to [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you must. | Visit http://www.bubbaclub.com | www.bimmers.com - "serving enthusiasts on the 'net" | Visit http://www.bimmer.org - ultimate BMW bulletin boards! | Subscribe to the Zionsville Autosport Parts Digest: | http://www.zionsvilleautosport.com/majordomo.htm ����������������������������������������� In this BMW UUC Digest: [uuc] Re: <E36> Electrical Gremlins [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] V3 #205 Re: [uuc] dead 6er [uuc] 95 M3 Tire Replacement for the Strip [uuc] Re: dead 6er BA [uuc] 3 chip comparison [uuc] 3 chip comparison Re: [uuc] Auto Transporters Re: [uuc] Auto Transporters Re: [uuc] V1 Laser False Alarms Re: [uuc] Cop Rant [uuc] E36 Rear Spring Trick [uuc] Car Not Running [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] Ken Arutunian '95 M3 RE: [uuc] X5 Has No LSD!?! [uuc] [UUC] Torque specs for E36 X-Brace Installation ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 12:11:33 +1100 From: "Thomas, Andrew j" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: <E36> Electrical Gremlins Larry ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes about his '95 M3: > 1) The SRS light comes on at times. Not sure I'm afraid. > 2) The tumbler spins freely in the cylinder on rare > occasion. (turning the key just goes and goes . . . ) According to my brochure, the 1995 model year had EWS II (coded drive-away protection) and the attendant free-wheeling lock cylinders (UK market but this sort of of stuff is pretty generic). The solenoid is supposed to hold the cylinder lock in place provided the key matches the code in the EWS module. Perhaps the battery in the key needs replacing, if indeed there is one? Otherwise, the intermittence suggests a jamming solenoid. > 3) "Check Brake Circuit" comes on from time to time, even > though all the brake lamps are lit. As Scott already suggested, the brake light switch may be on its way out. Perhaps a double-check of the wiring to the rear wing might be an idea too. > 4) Blue lights flash erratically behind the vehicle, cured > by the full application of 4th and 5th gears Ah, yes, I've heard about this. While the problem will never go away completely, you might like to apply a heavy tint to the rear screen and/or remove all the mirrors (what you don't know can't hurt you). Andy T "This email is intended only for the use of the individual or entity named above and may contain information that is confidential and privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. When addressed to our clients, any opinions or advice contained in this email are subject to the terms and conditions expressed in the governing KPMG client engagement letter. If you have received this email in error, please notify us immediately by return email or telephone +61 2 9335 7000 and destroy the original message. Thank you." ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 06 Feb 2000 20:23:34 -0500 From: Phil Cataldi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] V3 #205 Ian sez, > Is my battery not keeping > the charge like I think? > Do I need to jump it and then drive it, like most cars? > If I plan on letting it sit like it has because of the snow can I disconnect > the battery and reconnect it when I'm ready? > Will that keep the battery alive? > I know that it's less than 2 years old. Please help me. If you let your 6er or any other vehicle sit for prolonged periods without running (weeks, months etc). It is a good idea to get a battery tender (Sears or otherwise). If you don't at least trickle charge the battery, it will sulfate and die an untimely death. You probably need a new battery in your 6er despite its relatively young age. Good luck... (Hmmm the Z3 has been sitting during the snow, time to heed my own advice...) Phil [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.erols.com/philca/bmw 98 Z3 91 318is (oophh, mods....) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 06 Feb 2000 20:23:54 -0500 From: Phil Cataldi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] dead 6er Ian sez, > Is my battery not keeping > the charge like I think? > Do I need to jump it and then drive it, like most cars? > If I plan on letting it sit like it has because of the snow can I disconnect > the battery and reconnect it when I'm ready? > Will that keep the battery alive? > I know that it's less than 2 years old. Please help me. If you let your 6er or any other vehicle sit for prolonged periods without running (weeks, months etc). It is a good idea to get a battery tender (Sears or otherwise). If you don't at least trickle charge the battery, it will sulfate and die an untimely death. You probably need a new battery in your 6er despite its relatively young age. Good luck... (Hmmm the Z3 has been sitting during the snow, time to heed my own advice...) Phil [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.erols.com/philca/bmw 98 Z3 91 318is (oophh, mods....) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 19:13:03 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] 95 M3 Tire Replacement for the Strip I am going to need a set of rear tires very soon for my M3. I like to go up to the track sometimes and do my quarter mile run and also want to participate in a driving school soon. I was thinking about the Yokohama's A032R. Any suggestions? Milo 95 M3 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 21:03:21 -0500 From: "Brett Anderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Re: dead 6er BA > From: "ianreiddc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [uuc] dead 6er > > Do I need to jump it and then drive it, like most cars? If the alternator is strong and the battery is not internally shorted, the car should run on the alternator from the minute it fires up. > If I plan on letting it sit like it has because of the snow can I disconnect > the battery and reconnect it when I'm ready? All of the parasitic draw on the E30 and E24 comes from fuse 21. Pull that and you'll not drain the battery. You will have to recode your radio and reset the time/date on the OBC though. > Will that keep the battery alive? No, if the battery is left out in the cold for extended periods, the only way to reliably keep it alive is to put a trickle charger on it. The absolute best idea I've ever seen for this is those solar panels that you put on the dash and plug into the cigarette lighter. During the day, if the sun is out, you get a trickle charge into the battery. Brett Anderson www.koalamotorsport.com Home of the E30 M3 CD-ROM repair manual ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 21:17:25 -0500 From: "ianreiddc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] 3 chip comparison Has anyone out there ever completed this TEST on their car. I have three chips currently. 1) Stock 2) Dinan 3) Jim C I wanted to Dyno them and see what the results were. Has anyone done this on a US spec 85 635CSi before, or on another car? ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 21:17:35 -0500 From: "ianreiddc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] 3 chip comparison Has anyone out there ever completed this TEST on their car. I have three chips currently. 1) Stock 2) Dinan 3) Jim C I wanted to Dyno them and see what the results were. Has anyone done this on a US spec 85 635CSi before, or on another car? ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 06 Feb 2000 21:20:48 -0500 From: Mark Borchik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Auto Transporters > Anyone have recommendations/warnings on auto transport companies? I need > to move a (non-BMW) vehicle from Santa Rosa, CA (near the Bay Area) to > Buffalo, NY. > Jason, I just worked for the past 6 months as a dispatcher for 2 Eastern US-based automobile transport carriers, unfortunately, other than Pebble Beach, and the Colorado Grand weeks, they don't make many runs westward. Your best bet is to contact the major "national" carriers (Horseless Carriage, Intercity, Passport, Reliable, etc.), as they should be able to quote the best rates, based on their coast-to-coast runs, and the volume of cars that they handle (more cars/truck/run = cheaper rates). I know these transport companies to be reputable and professional. The pickup and destination points that you've mentioned are right off of the New York - L.A. major transport corridor, so you should find the rate quotes to be competitive. Allow the shippers some flexibility at both pickup, and delivery, time-wise, to realize the best rate. Another option (if this is not a high-value special interest vehicle) is to check with the agents of national household moving comapanies in your area (Mayflower, Allied, Bekins, etc.) that often times offer automobile transportation services from terminal to terminal, as opposed to the door-to-door service offered by automobile transport specialists. Mark Borchik 2 personally-recommended Eastern US-based enclosed automobile transport companies: http://www.dpb-autowerkes.com http://www.go-preciousmetals.com (I do their websites too!) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 06 Feb 2000 21:25:37 -0500 From: Mark Borchik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Auto Transporters Ooops - A URL typo on previous tranport post, corrected to: Mark Borchik 2 personally-recommended Eastern US-based enclosed automobile transport companies: http://www.dbp-autowerkes.com <----CORRECTED http://www.go-preciousmetals.com ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 21:32:36 -0500 From: "Rich Corbett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] V1 Laser False Alarms I noticed this when you park in front of a neon sign... Perhaps your cleaners uses neon... A few local shops here do & the thing scares the crap out of me each and every time! :o) G'Luck Rich325is - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Henry Caldwell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "BMWuucdigest@uucdigest" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2000 9:10 AM Subject: [uuc] V1 Laser False Alarms > <<Henry, you can always give Valentine Research a call. I did when I > wondered about this. They will list of a variety of sources that will set > off the laser detector, including things such as neon signs. Does it go > off if you drive up to the dry cleaner's when they are closed and the sign > is off? :-)>> > > -Mike > > Thanks for the suggestion Mike. Valentine Research has always been great to > deal with in the past. Since the laser only goes off when I'm at the front > door of the cleaners, I really have not worried about it. My trusty V1 has > saved my butt more times than I can count. I will see if it goes off this > weekend when the dry cleaners are close, out of curiosity. > Henry > '92 325i and the trusty V1 (I don't leave home without it) > > > ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 21:42:27 -0500 From: "Rich Corbett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [uuc] Cop Rant Jason, I like how you put those two on the same line... ;o) >or IT professionals or CEOs or what have you. G'Luck, Rich325is ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 22:12:48 -0500 From: "Duane Collie" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] E36 Rear Spring Trick >From: Mark Terry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Could someone tell me how to remove the rear springs on an e36? Once the >rear shock is removed, the control arm should drop enough so that the >spring is easily removed, not under compression, right? It doesn't seem to. >Does the axle have to be disconnected ? Thanks. Mark, Here't the trick, Jack the rear end so its off the ground and hanging free, unbolt the lower shock mount, and RELEASE the emergency brake < important! Once you do all that you can simply reach in and pull the spring out with your hands. - - Duane Collie The Seven Sled ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 21:19:36 -0600 From: "Celisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] Car Not Running Im very concerned. This is the second time my car has stopped running at this same car wash. I had my car washed, and it completed stopped running, it had to be pushed out of the car wash. Does anyone know, what is up with this. Before, I had it hauled to the BMW dealership, and when it came off the flat bed, it ran like a jewel, so I just bought it on home. This time., I had it sent home. I'm really concerned about this, please elaborate. Best Regards, Celisa ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 22:25:48 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [uuc] Re: [uucdigest] Ken Arutunian '95 M3 the coolant is slippery, and when it got on the belts, it acted as a lubricant. you need to rinse (with a hose) your belts thoroughly after you're done. turn the engine off to dry. (dont want to get a towel hung in a belt or fan blade). that should cure your slippage problem. tommy - raceboy hey, the name fit,, so i took it. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 06 Feb 2000 22:26:23 -0500 From: Don Eilenberger <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [uuc] X5 Has No LSD!?! Larry asks: >It was interesting to discover that the X5 does NOT have a rear LSD. > >Bimmer Magazine Feb. 2000 page 50: > >"DSC-X applies the appropriate brakes to keep the vehicle moving in the >right direction. BMW claims this eliminates any need for any type of locking >differential." OK, I'm guessing they're not lying.. except that the instructor at the Ultimate Driving Experience specifically mentioned LSD.. >Curious, since the iXs came with a > 25% rear LSD from the factory (25% is >standard for most BMW factory LSDs). OK - different vehicle and no electronic intervention.. >I remember a "trick" from my early 4X4ing days that made we wonder if this >same "trick" is being used in the new DSC-X. When we found the 'ole Chebby >K2500 stuck, we would "gently" apply the brakes and "fool" the differential >into thinking that both wheels had the "same" traction, which would cause >both wheels to pull equally. No... it might make both wheels turn at the same speed - the one that was slipping will still have less traction than the other one.. >It made me wonder even more when I read in the December 1999 Roundel page >54: > >"DSC-X has been supplemented by two additional functions: ADB Automatic >Differential Brake and..." > >1) Is this really the technology BMW is using to "elimimate the need for a >locking differential"? Locking differential? Ummm - what's that? Limited slip is certainly not a 'locking differential'.. it is exactly what it sez - limits the amount of slip the wheel with less traction is allowed to have transfering the power from it to the wheel with more traction. >2) Assuming it is, is this technology as effective as the tried and true >LSDs and Quaffe differentials? It is different. When you say 'tried and true' - yes - they've been tried, and they may be true, but LSD is NOT what you want in all situations - it is only of value in a limited set of conditions when used by a skilled driver. But - you asked if it is 'as effective' - can't say, since I dunno IF the X5 does have LSD or not (and Quaffe is a different TYPE of LSD - it isn't something else..) - but - last weekend I took the X5 at the Ultimate Driving Experience on the skidpad. Exercise was to get on the pad, turn the wheel one turn right and floor it. With the DSC off - the X5 happily did a very nice donut on the skid pad - did about 270 degrees before letting off the gas. With the DSC on - the X5 just turned. No drama, it just DID it. Point - my M-Coupe - which has LSD (not Quaffe, but Torsion?) and ASC - will very happily climb an icy hill - throttle to the floor, no drama at all. Turn the ASC off - and it's gonna have a very difficult time - even with feather throttle control - making it up that hill. >3) The list of 3 character electronic "acronyms" for the X5 is awfully >long...how does the group feel about computers making all these driving >condition decisions automatically? Looks like you can't even completely >disable AST (All Season Traction) on the X5! (Isn't ASC-T supposed to be >turned off for deep snow starts and 'stuck condition' rocking?) Button. Turns on/turns off.. and I'm not certain why exactly you'd want to turn it off unless you just want to know how well it works when you turn it back on. >Larry Simmons Larry - sounds like you are sorta feeling threatened (especially with your '91 iX) by new technology.. hey - it's gonna happen. No carbs on your iX - electronic ignition on your iX, ABS on your iX. Am I worried about the computers making the decisions? Not as long as I understand what they're doing and why and it seems to work.. Best, dje,slh,nj,99-MCoupe (shortsigforUUC) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2000 20:49:34 -0800 From: "Dawdling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [uuc] [UUC] Torque specs for E36 X-Brace Installation I purchased an X-Brace for my '97 M3/4 about 2 months ago, and I know I saw torque specs somewhere while researching it. Unfortunately, I can not relocate them:( Does anyone have them close at hand? Thanks, Tim Roach ------------------------------ End of [uucdigest] V3 #206 ************************** _________________________________________ | Please visit these UUC-approved BMW parts vendors/service providers: | (listed alphabetically) | Bonneville Motorwerks . http://www.bonnevillemotorwerks.com | Circle Tire Co. 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